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Water Body Attractions In Karikari Peninsula

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The Karikari Peninsula on the east coast of the far north of Northland is between Rangaunu Harbour to the west, and Doubtless Bay to the southeast. It is a right-angled land mass of two relatively distinct parts. The rocky northern part, which has an east-west orientation and is approximately 17 km long, was originally an island but is now connected to the mainland by a low sandy strip approximately 11 km long, which has a north-south orientation. The spiritually significant Puwheke sits high above the north-facing beaches.The local iwi are Ngāti Kahu. In Māori mythology, the waka Waipapa, captained by Kaiwhetu and Wairere, made its first landing in ...
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